Tag Archives: garden

The end of the path

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Gary

I didn’t go to work today. I had too much to do before we leave for France. I also kept the dogs at home to keep me company. My first big job was to erect the final arch. After discussion, … Continue reading →

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Flanagan & Allen

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Gary

About six weeks ago, we ordered three garden arches. The Wessex Forge, from whence they were purchased, promised perfectly rusted iron arches with curly bits. I figured we’d just order them, pay then they’d turn up in a few days. … Continue reading →

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Who’s for tea?

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Gary

Had a lovely Skype with mum this morning to make up for yesterday. At one point, I suggested she write her memoirs and while she laughed, claiming no-one would understand her command of written English, I mentioned that it would … Continue reading →

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Waiting and weeding

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Gary

Emma does this thing where she runs up to other dogs and invites them to play. She runs up to them (but not too close), goes down on her front legs, wagging her tail like an aircraft prop and barks. … Continue reading →

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Everything’s coming up…

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Gary

Years ago, a wild, self sown (probably by birds) rose started growing in front of the holly tree. We left it to do it’s thing, being fond of roses of all types. It has always grown tall and luxurious, healthy … Continue reading →

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Giant cushion

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Gary

Mirinda has decided that we need everything giant-sized. She bought a yoga mat a few days ago which turned out to be an exercise mat. While it’s obviously very comfortable, being three times as thick as a yoga mat, it … Continue reading →

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Summer? Pah!

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Gary

Today was memorable for the rain and the wind. And the drop in the temperature. It was grey and miserable for most of the day, preventing any work in the garden until very late. The puppies were a bit distressed … Continue reading →

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Summer? Not yet!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Gary

Another sunshine day spent weeding the Hot Border. I trimmed the marjoram from around some other plants in order for them to enjoy a bit of foliage freedom…though not too much to distress our new statue, whose bottom is bare … Continue reading →

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Auction house action

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Gary

Years ago, when we ran the theatre company, a few of us attended an auction of theatrical costumes. Beth, our fabulous wardrobe mistress and designer was there, lending our excursion an air of authority. We spent a reasonable amount and … Continue reading →

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Endless weeding

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Gary

It was another glorious weather day and yet another spent working on the hot border, removing the weeds. I also Skyped with mum – a day late – and finished the day by mowing the new lawn. I haven’t reported … Continue reading →

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